Pavin Chachavalpongporn Criticizes Amart Vichitratana's Role in Decline of People's Party

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Pavin Chachavalpongporn, a scholar at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University and political refugee, posted on Facebook on October 24, 2026, criticizing Amart Vichitratana for contributing to the decline of the People's Party. Pavin stated that Amart attacks individuals rather than the party, citing her criticism of 'Nang Jieb' (Amart) regarding allegations of drug use without evidence and her defense of Piya Burathat against criticism. He described her political style as outdated despite being in a modern party, noting she worships individuals like Thanakorn Juangroongrojnarit washing dishes and treats Piyabutr Sriboon as untouchable. Pavin also referenced the 'Ice Rakchana' incident involving Paritch Wachrasin, an MP for the People's Party who walked out of a joint parliamentary committee meeting regarding debate scheduling. The post includes references to other figures like Woravit Ngamwongse criticizing 'Ngua Haa' (traitors) and Rom Klomsri commenting on government pressure over debate timelines.